- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Arab Emirates
- Dresden
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dresden, Germany compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 41 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 25 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (Dirham 2.97) | Dirham 5.79 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.22 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.42 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 18 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.19 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.64 (Dirham 2.71) | Dirham 9 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 60 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.00 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (Dirham 4.04) | Dirham 3.75 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 37% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,106 (Dirham 4,711) | Dirham 6,135 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €636 (Dirham 2,708) | Dirham 5,609 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (Dirham 694) | Dirham 523 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €560 (Dirham 2,384) | Dirham 5,375 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €409 (Dirham 1,744) | Dirham 3,222 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (Dirham 400) | Dirham 302 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 288 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €522 (Dirham 2,222) | Dirham 1,210 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (Dirham 476) | Dirham 522 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 32 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 26 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (Dirham 304) | Dirham 195 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 186 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 289 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (Dirham 375) | Dirham 351 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 84% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (Dirham 95,162) | Dirham 80,986 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (Dirham 5.72) | Dirham 1.74 | + 229% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (Dirham 247) | Dirham 107 | + 130% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 22 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Dirham 52) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 50 | + 352% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.47 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (Dirham 5.70) | Dirham 8 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 44 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 128 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 64 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (Dirham 295) | Dirham 500 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Dirham 205) | Dirham 189 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 32 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.71 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 28 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €485 (Dirham 2,065) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Dirham 0.65) | Dirham 0.35 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 238 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 9 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 18,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 17,804
(€4,179)
in Dresden.
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